Thioacetic acid

CAS Number: 0507-09-05

Molecular Formula: C2H4OS

About Thioacetic acid

Thioacetic acid (CAS 507-09-5) serves as a critical sulfur-donating reagent for high purity fine chemicals production, particularly in the synthesis of thioesters and thiols used in pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. Ethanethioic S-acid is increasingly sought by US-based custom synthesis services and CDMOs as a v...

Thioacetic acid Specifications

CAS Number

0507-09-05

Molecular Formula

C2H4OS

Molecular Weight

76.12 g/mol

IUPAC Name

ethanethioic S-acid

Canonical SMILES

CC(=O)S

InChI Key

DUYAAUVXQSMXQP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

CAS Number

0507-09-05

Molecular Formula

C2H4OS

Molecular Weight

76.12 g/mol

IUPAC Name

ethanethioic S-acid

Canonical SMILES

CC(=O)S

InChI Key

DUYAAUVXQSMXQP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Molecular Weight

76.12 g/mol

Organic Synthesis Reagent

A versatile reagent primarily used for the introduction of thiol groups and sulfur atoms into organic molecules through enantioselective addition, Michael addition, and conjugate addition reactions

Pharmaceutical Intermediate

A critical building block utilized in the synthesis of diverse active pharmaceutical ingredients, including antihypertensives like captopril, broad-spectrum antibiotics, hormone modifiers, and antifungal drugs

Polymer and Rubber Modifier

A functional additive employed in the preparation of sulfur-derived polymers with enhanced properties and as an intermediate for chain transfer and curing agents

Food and Cosmetic Additive

A specialty chemical used as a precursor for the synthesis of flavor enhancers and fragrance components, often providing meaty or roasted organoleptic profiles

Analytical and Biochemical Reagent

A specialized reagent used in analytical chemistry as a precipitating and derivatizing agent, and in biochemical research for the modification of proteins and peptides to study their structure and function.